Broker Shipper Agreement Template

Broker agrees to arrange for transportation of shippers freight pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement and in compli ance in all material respects with all federal state and local laws and regulations relating to the brokerage of the freight covered by this agreement.
Broker shipper agreement template. From any liability to broker under this agreement. Receipts and bills of lading. Shipper is not restricted from tendering freight to other brokers freight forwarders third party logistics providers or directly to motor carriers. Shipments to broker during the term of this agreement for broker to arrange transportation for but shipper is not obligated to tender any minimum number of shipments to broker.
The brokers role may be limited to just introducing a buyer and a seller or may be more involved in the transaction. Shippers insertion of brokers name on the bill of. This agreement agreement made and intended to be effective this. Carrier and should ptls utilize the services of any carrier or other broker on shippers behalf which carrier andor broker does not have proof of insurance andor operating authority.
The united fresh produce association announces the release of the brokershipper transportation agreement template. Appendix a can be supplemented or revised by written agreement signed by both parties or prior to transportation by facsimile by broker to shipper if not objected to by shipper in writing within twenty four 24 hours from the date and time faxed. Continually serve the broad range of brokers shipper customers transportation service needs and demands throughout the united states and in the aggregated multiple motor contract carriage agreements can and do serve all of brokers customer base of shippers and this agreement may be one of a number of such continuing agreements. Freight broker agrees to provide shipper with adequate proof of acceptance and delivery of such loads in the form of a freight bill and shipper understands that the freight broker will be compensated by the carrier for the moves on which the shipper pays the freight broker the transportation charges.
Agrees that a shippers insertion of brokers name as the carrier on a bill of lading shall be for the shippers convenience only and shall not change brokers or carriers status as defined above and. Crafted by members of the united fresh supply chain logistics council in partnership with the transportation intermediaries association tia the template is designed for members use when entering into the specific business relationship between shipping companies and third. This agreement and. Agreement or in any rate confirmation agreement signed by shipper.
If requested by shipper broker agrees to provide shipper with proof of acceptance and delivery of shipments in the form of a signed bill of lading or proof of delivery.